Monday, February 4, 2013

Dutch Paper Crafts Design Project - Anja's Leaves

So now to the good stuff. I had the pleasure of the using the Marianne Creatables Anja's Leaves! You will love these. They are so versatile and so easy to use, they truly can go on probably every project you do. Now, since I have done this project I can see them used in so many different ways. (gosh I can't wait to get playing again!!).
Let's begin:
We'll start with the simplest. I went with a white on white card and just added an accent of color. I really love the cleanness and simpleness of this technique. Simple yet bold at the same time....

And I even kept the inside of the card, simple as well.

I used the following Marianne Dies, Anja's Leaves for this card:
LR0228 and LR0229 on the front
LR0227 on the inside.
Next Up is a Tilda card (did you really think I would do a full project and not throw her in?)

She's an oldie, but still a goodie! I used quite a few different Marianne Dies along with some Cheery Lynn Dies and even put some Nellie Snellen punches to use on this card (all which are available at Dutch Paper Craft).

I went a little more detailed on the inside of this card since I had so much going on for the front.

Along with this card, I added a "envelope" to match. I used the plastic case that comes with the PTI stamp sets (the older stamp sets...the newer ones are just a tad smaller).

Now for the "Big" project for this realease. I've been wanting to do this for a long time and thought the time had come! And surprisingly this project was quite simple!! I bought an unfinished wood box from Michaels and spruced it up a bit. Made some notecards to add to the box...and here's what I came up with:

I painted the box with some white paint and then just embellished with a little bit of everything, LOL.

﻿I made 3 (or 4..can't remember now) little notecards and envelopes to add to the box. The picture only shows one but I made them the same:

I kept them simple so they could be easy to mail. Now, here is the notecards stored in the altered box.

And if you are still here....I'll add just one more picture, hee-hee.

Here's a list of all the goodies I used on this project AND they are all available over at Dutch Paper Crafts.

Wow, that's quite the post, huh? Think I might have to go relax on couch some after just typing all this, LOL. Anyway, If you have any questions on this, just shoot me an email And remember, you can get all these great dies for great prices with Darlene over at Dutch Paper Crafts!!!

Bye for now...I'll see you soon :)

(just FYI: i wrote up this post a while back, if it doesn't make sense It's because of all the meds....that's my story and I'm sticking to it!!)

11 comments:

Paula, I love all your projects. I could see them yesterday on Darlene's video. I had a coup de coeur for your box. I am making similar boxes right now, and I love how you decorated yours... thank you for the inspiration. Your white card is exquisiste. Hugs.

Paula, what a great release you made for Darlene using those wonderful Anja leaf dies ... I just got them also & could put them on everything I make...Of course it's never complete without a sweet tilda card & even tho she's a little older she's still a cutie. Really loved the WOW card, you've turned simple white into simply elegant !!! And that's not a box !!! That's a treasure chest ... Can you tell I'm impressed !!! Hugs, Janie

And a very Southern Hey to you Miss Paula!! First of all - your white on white card is out of this world gorgeous -- just beautiful and I love the touch of green. That embossing is perfect - did you emboss it or did the paper come like this? Your Tilda is so cute and delightfully designed - what wonderful embellishments. Oldies are always goodies!! You are so talented Paula and I adore that box. You cannot get any better than that Sugar!!! OMG - the further down you go the better it gets - I absolutely adore the box with the note cards. Just about as good as shrimp and grits.

OH My Paula, everything you made is simply stunning, the white on white is breath taking to say the least. I'm sure Darlene will be blown out of the water with all these. You are sooo creative love them all.hugs, Ruth Ann

Wonderful creations Paula, I love that box, such pretty colours and details. Your Tilda is so sweet all coloured up and that white card is gorgeous, so elegant, love the embossing, beautifully doneHugs Julie P